freenovelworld Chapter 535: Seems like an old friend, but I dare not recognize him
Chapter 535: Seems like an old friend, but I dare not recognize him
In the past few days, people in the streets and alleys of the imperial capital have been discussing this matter.
"The Hu bandits took advantage of the civil unrest in our dynasty and suddenly launched a massive invasion, burning, killing, looting, and killing our people. They have an irreconcilable feud with us! This battle should have been fought long ago!"
"That's right, we must defeat the Hu bandits and make them surrender!"
Ji Chuhe could hear the noise outside even when he was sitting in the carriage.
It has to be said that the emperor is good at inciting people.
The deeds of the Hu bandits were listed one by one, even down to the detailed description of how they harmed ordinary people. After being spread by storytellers in major teahouses in a vivid and emotional way, the people were extremely indignant after listening to it.
I can't wait to roll up my sleeves and rush to the northern border to personally kill all those hateful barbarians.
However, only the people in the imperial capital and nearby county towns knew about the upcoming war with the Hu bandits. The news had not yet reached the county towns further away.
Marquis Wuyang was in charge of the preparation of military supplies. Looking at the empty treasury, his face was filled with worry.
Rong Yuchuan took the initiative to ask for permission to help Marquis Wuyang prepare supplies, which made Marquis Wuyang feel very grateful.
"My Lord, the treasury is empty now. I think we should raise funds for the public like we did back then. Now that the people are excited, it is the best time to raise funds. After one round of fundraising, we will see how much we can raise and then make plans."
"Master Rong's words make sense. Let's do as Master Rong says."
As soon as the fundraising news came out, Ji Chuhe and Xiao Yan'an were the first to respond. They donated a large amount of medicinal materials in the name of the Prince's Mansion, and also prepared some food, cloth, and 10,000 taels of silver.
When the emperor heard the news, he put down the red brush in his hand and his brows relaxed.
"Chao Sihai, doesn't she have any cash in her account?"
Chao Sihai immediately stepped forward and replied, "Your Majesty, I have inquired and found out that the Crown Prince's wife borrowed it from the silver shop first."
"She actually has the heart to support my decision."
He moved his lips towards Sihai, but ultimately failed to say anything.
"Chao Sihai, you go to the Crown Prince's Mansion in person and tell him that I will commend the Crown Prince and his wife. When the battle is victorious, I will give them rewards."
"Yes." Chao Sihai immediately went to the Prince's Mansion.
As soon as his carriage stopped, the gatekeeper came forward.
"You are quite clever. When you saw our carriage, you knew it was us."
"Eunuch Chao, the prince and his wife have ordered that you are a noble in the prince's mansion, and you must not be negligent in the slightest. Eunuch Chao, you."
"What is our status? How could we be the noble family of the prince and his wife?"
"Madam said that if it weren't for you, the prince would have been injured more seriously this time. How can she not remember your kindness?" The servant responded immediately.
"Did the Crown Prince's wife really say that?" Chao Sihai felt secretly happy.
After all, after receiving so many benefits from the Crown Prince's wife, she had to give something back.
"Yes, how dare I talk nonsense." The servant walked towards Chao Sihai with a smile on his face.
Suddenly, Chao Sihai stopped and looked in one direction.
The servant looked back and quickly stepped back, "Eunuch Chao, what are you looking at?"
In that direction, there were several maids and Chunsheng, the lady's subordinate.
It must be that these maids asked Chunsheng to help bring something again.
"Who is that man?" Chao Sihai pointed at Chunsheng and asked.
"Return to the court, eunuch. It is the leader of Madam's caravan, his name is Chunsheng."
"Chunsheng." He whispered the name to Sihai.
It happened that Chunsheng had just finished talking to the maids and was walking over here.
Seeing Chao Sihai, he walked over directly and called out politely, "Eunuch Chao."
"Do you recognize me?" Chao Sihai was a little excited. He couldn't tell why he had such a feeling.
As soon as he saw the child, he felt very close to him.
"When I first came to the imperial capital, I had the honor of meeting Eunuch Chao once." Chunsheng responded softly.
"Are you from Huaiyang Palace?"
"No, I was born in the mansion of Ji County Magistrate. Later, I became the dowry of the Crown Prince's wife and followed her to the Huaiyang Palace."
"Do you still remember your parents?" Chao Sihai asked again.
"When my master picked me up, I was already an orphan, without a father or a mother, and no one claimed me."
"Your master?"
"My master was a street performer who had a variety show troupe. Later, he died of illness, so I sold myself, buried my master, and became a slave in the Ji County Magistrate's Mansion." Chunsheng gave a brief introduction to his life experience.
"I see." He nodded to Sihai.
"Eunuch Chao, I have something else to do, so I'll take my leave now."
He nodded to Sihai, his eyes fixed on Chunsheng's back.
Could this child be his long-missing son?
When he left, his son was still so young that he couldn't even remember what he looked like. Even if his son really stood in front of him, he wouldn't be able to recognize him.
As for the token of love, the child is still so young, a baby in swaddling clothes, how can he protect the token of love?
I'm afraid it has been lost long ago.
He sighed towards Sihai and walked forward.
Ji Chuhe was already waiting for him in the front yard.
As soon as he saw Ji Chuhe, Chao Sihai immediately stepped forward and saluted, "This old servant greets the Crown Prince's wife."
"You don't have to be so polite, eunuch. The prince is seriously injured and can't get out of bed. He can't come to receive the imperial edict. I hope you can say a few good words for the prince in front of the emperor."
"Of course." Chao Sihai responded immediately.
"I wonder what the emperor's order is?"
"The Emperor specifically asked me to pass on his message to commend the Crown Prince and his wife for their donations. He also said that he would definitely reward them after the war is won."
"This is what the prince and I should do. It is not worth mentioning. I just hope that the war will be a great victory and the foreign threat will be eliminated as soon as possible."
After the polite greetings, Chao Sihai did not leave immediately, but could not help but ask what was on his mind.
"Madam, I want to ask you about someone."
"Who does the father-in-law want to inquire about?"
"He is the caravan leader named Chunsheng under Madam. I wonder if Madam knows what happened before he was bought into the County Magistrate's Mansion?"
"He sold himself to the county governor's mansion because he wanted to bury his master. I don't know much about what happened before that. I heard that he followed his master around the country to perform for a living."
"Traveled all over the country? That means he wasn't born and raised in Huaiyang, right?"
"Yeah." Ji Chuhe nodded.
"Madam, do you know where his master is from?"
"I don't know." Ji Chuhe shook his head.
A trace of disappointment suddenly flashed across Chao Sihai's face.
"But someone knows." Ji Chuhe's voice sounded again.
Chao Sihai suddenly became excited, "Madam, please help me ask where that master is from."
"Mianzhu, ask Xier to come over."